Sambal kangkong is a traditional vegetable dish originating from Malaysia. The dish is usually made with a combination of water spinach (kangkong) and sambal chili paste that consists of hot peppers, garlic, shallots, salt, oil, and dried shrimps.

The sambal chili paste is fried in a wok in vegetable oil until fragrant. The water spinach is chopped and stir-fried in the same wok until wilted. The dish is seasoned with salt, and it’s then served immediately, while still hot.